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Merit

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Adult Β· 4 years

Racing Name: Jacktavern Ace Date of Birth: May 2022 Merit is a true gent and a loveable munchkin πŸ™‚ Hes a handsome, stocky chap but not overly tall for a boy. He walks beautifully until he sees a squirrel but isnt uncontrollable. He has spent a few days in foster and was clean in the house, slept through the night and got on well with the resident 2 greys. Merit is also good with other breeds, so much so he can run around loose in the yard with Bugley the terrier without a muzzle (we did work up to this). He does still get over excited if small dogs are running in the distance while in the park but once reminded of his manners soon settles. A lovely boy who will make a great pet πŸ™‚

Size
Small
Age
Adult Β· 4 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Shelter
DunRunnin Rehoming Kennels
Living with Merit
  • βœ“House-trained
Cared for by DunRunnin Rehoming KennelsΒ Β· United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Merit home

What you'll need for Merit in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal Β· EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade β€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Merit

What life with Merit looks like

Merit is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at DunRunnin Rehoming Kennels in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Merit, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Merit?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. DunRunnin Rehoming Kennels handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Merit on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Merit if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” DunRunnin Rehoming Kennels will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Merit already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Merit isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with DunRunnin Rehoming Kennels early rather than rehoming privately; they know Merit and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect β€” names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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